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Re: Diesel vs gas......................
Hey Bert, my Dodge 2500 is a 4x2, reg cab so probably weighs about 1000lbs less than your 3500 D/A. I just stick it in 5th and hold till it gets there. I have to back off the throttle on most 6% grades due to high rpm. I've only been on one grade that I had to keep it in 4th gear, but I started from a dead stop and I think it was between 6-8%. From what I've read on the cone type performance air filter I have, is that it is supposed to add about 25hp and 15ft/lbs. So I figure I'm at about 325hp and 575 ft/lbs. I would love to put a Banks dual exhaust on the truck. My exhaust necks down to 3 inches before entering the stock muffler. P.S. A manual 6spd makes a lot of difference in the mountains. You can hold any gear as long as you don't lug the engine or over rev the RPM's. It also comes down the other side in 5th gear at 50/55mph with the exhaust brake engaged.433Views0likes0CommentsRe: Diesel vs gas......................
2003 Dodge Ram 2500 HO CTD, 6spd, Reg Cab, 4x2. Highway: 23.5/mpg at 55mph, 21.5/mpg at 70mph Town: 18.5/mpg Towing: 12,000 lbs, 11.5/mpg at 60/65mph Power Climbing: 12K lbs Trailer, 6% grade, 5th gear, 70mph 3/4 throttle (3000rpm) Engine: Stock 305hp, 555lb/tq Goodies: Banks exhaust brake, performance air filter434Views0likes0Comments
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